Amazon has launched an initiative to provide 10,000 free slots for an AI learning course as part of its “AI Ready” program, aiming to offer free AI skills training to 2 million people globally by 2025. This program includes eight new, free courses focused on AI and generative AI, designed to be aligned with in-demand jobs.

Course Highlights:

– Introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence: Covers generative AI, its applications, and key concepts.
– Generative AI Learning Plan for Decision Makers: A three-course series on planning generative AI projects and building a generative AI-ready organization.
– Introduction to Amazon CodeWhisperer: Teaches participants how to use Amazon’s AI code generator.

Additional Initiatives:

– AWS Generative AI Scholarship program with Udacity, offering scholarships valued at over $12 million to 50,000 students from underserved communities.
– Collaboration with (link unavailable) to launch Hour of Code Dance Party: AI Edition, introducing students to generative AI concepts.

These initiatives demonstrate Amazon’s commitment to making AI education accessible and promoting AI adoption across various industries.